God of War 2 looks fantastic; no one surprised

God of War 2 is giving PS2 gamers one last hurrah, and the latest videos look …

So much recent news has focused on the current-generation consoles that it seems we have forgotten that the PS2 is still home to some truly fantastic titles. Poised to be one of the last great hurrahs for the system is the sequel to one of the games that contributed to Sony's dominance of the last generation, God of War.

CVG has posted a new video of the upcoming title and the game looks absolutely fantastic—though you should watch at your own risk, as there are apparently some spoilers for those who haven't finished the first game. The movie shows off a hearty helping of amazing animation, detailed environments and some seriously huge bosses that may even put the original's cast to shame. Of course, none of this is really that much of a surprise; after all, God of War is widely regarded as a masterpiece and the sequel should be no less.

What really struck me about this video was how gorgeous the game is: I can't help but bask in just how amazing this last-generation PS2 title looks. The presentation is so impressive, in fact, that it may even steal some awards this year.

To take a launch game for the PS2 and compare it to the quality of this final-generation game proves to be awe-inspiring. The system has come a long way since its humble beginnings, and the knowledge of just how far developers have pushed the system over the years should please all gaming fans. It's almost clichéd to say, but developers have hardly even scratched the surface of the PS3 and Wii's potential, and the 360 isn't really that far ahead. Whatever your choice of console, the quality of titles will only increase, and if God of War 2 is any measure, we're in for some seriously awesome stuff in the future.